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Communication: FOURTH PERIOD

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There are numerous function block modes which are permitted. Which of the modes below is best described as the mode the function block desires to be in?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?
There are several duties done by each layer within the a typical DCS. Which of the levels below is where the basic process control is performed?
A typical DCS has at least four layers in it's architecture. Fieldbus and DeviceNet are all under the direct control of which of the layers below?
During day-to-day operation of an industrial network, some device addresses may change depending on the needs of the system. Which of the answers represents the normal state of a physical address during normal operations?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as allowing the creation of new projects?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would make use of a DeviceNet protocol?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is used for schools, small localized businesses, and shopping malls?
Which answer below best describes a fieldbus communication standard that is not common in the industrial setting?
Ethernet/IP, is the ______ level protocol that industrial Ethernet uses exclusively. Select the term below that best fills in the blank.
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls only on the ISO physical and data link layers?
All the wired network components interact with ISO layers. Which of the answers below reflects the ISO layers that the NIC interacts with?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
Because of the susceptibility to noise a _______ is required on the trunk line of the H1 transmission system. Choose the answer below that best fill in the blank.
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
The field instrument to PLC communication is best defined by which of the answers below?
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is best known for the being smallest power consumer, with the fastest data transmission rates?
Which of the terms below is best described as "losses resulting from the amount of bends in an installation."?
In networking, the ability to transmit data is vital. Which of the terms below would best be described as a networks ability, within a specific amount of time, to insure the delivery of data or node communication?
IN IPv4 both static and dynamic addressing can be used in conjunction with each other. Which of the situations below needs to be focused on when using both addressing options?
Which of the answers below best reflects the power range that is transmitted to field devices when the Foundation fieldbus H1 is operating?
From the answers below, chooses the best answer that does not affect the transmission of a signal with metal wire or cable.
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that converts a digital signal to 8 or 16 outputs?
Which of the answers below best represents the recommended standard that uses a balanced transmission system?
SCADA control systems are similar to other control system, but the components for a SCADA system vary slightly. Which of the components below would be designed to reduce transmission of the records of alarms and/or events?